Used scopes, what's really a fair price usually?

[flyingfrog509]

For the guy that gets a gun / scope package but hates that 4-12x50 or other scope that takes super tall rings that give you chin weld instead of cheak weld...what is usually a fair selling price. Is there a rule of thumb or is it highly dependant on the scope, what's currently in vogue, etc?

I'm specifically thinking about a Nikon Buckmasters 4-12x50 w/side focus in dang near new condition. New on SWFA they go for $359.

Hope you guys that buy and sell often can be serious for a post or two before this goes south. ***grin***

 

[flyingfrog509]

OK since everyone appears to be indifferent or not willing to answer, I being the anal type thought "Hey we have a whole forum full of examples" So this takes a bit of time and there is some room for error in matching the exact scope, but it appears that some don't shop around before buying...

If this is of any value to anyone else and not considered price bashing by our mods...see my first few compares...

 

[thegiantmidget]

OK since everyone appears to be indifferent or not willing to answer, I being the anal type thought "Hey we have a whole forum full of examples" So this takes a bit of time and there is some room for error in matching the exact scope, but it appears that some don't shop around before buying...

If this is of any value to anyone else and not considered price bashing by our mods...see my first few compares...View attachment 75411

Sounds about right.

 

[woodstock]

If the price is higher than 70% in very good condition, I'd just buy new.

 

[Tackleberry]

For the guy that gets a gun / scope package but hates that 4-12x50 or other scope that takes super tall rings that give you chin weld instead of cheak weld...what is usually a fair selling price. Is there a rule of thumb or is it highly dependant on the scope, what's currently in vogue, etc?

I'm specifically thinking about a Nikon Buckmasters 4-12x50 w/side focus in dang near new condition. New on SWFA they go for $359.

Hope you guys that buy and sell often can be serious for a post or two before this goes south. ***grin***

I would say no more than $300 since it is almost like new. Personally, I would try and get it for $250 or less.

 

[jacobsen919]

I'd go with woodstock here. You've also got to consider if the warranty will be good or voided.

 

[flyingfrog509]

I guess in the back of my head I always thought a used scope would be worth about 50% of new when considering it on a used gun/scope package. I can see 60-70% on some, but really the only way I'd go much higher would be if it is something I really want, it is in good condition and had a transferable warranty like Vortex...no questions asked.

Thanks, it is always good to be in the ball park when looking at trades or buying used. Don't want to beat someone up, but don't want to get taken either.

 

[woodstock]

I'd go with woodstock here. You've also got to consider if the warranty will be good or voided.

Great Minds.....

Also if it's in less than VG condition, obviously the price goes down.

 

[GuyG0n497]

I sure wish your thinking applied to used guns I think mostly folks are gona ask what they are gona ask if if someone pays same without any research than so be it.

 

[justaparrothead]

boxes and paperwork are also good indicaters as well. especially when dealing with cardboard boxes, if the owner took good care of the box, they usually take good care of the other things they own. just my .02....

you might want to try trading it for what you want.